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Train from Northamptonshire station involved in collision with another train
A train from a Northamptonshire station has been involved in a collision with another train – British Transport Police have confirmed one person has died and East of England Ambulance Service says 89 people have been injured.
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Update given on reopening of Northamptonshire village bridge following six-month closure
Earls Barton Parish Council has shared an update from North Northants Highways, confirming a bridge repair project remains on track for completion and reopening to traffic by June 29.
Meet the unique clothing brand founder who left construction behind after more than a decade to follow his dream
Meet the founder of a unique clothing brand in Northampton, who left the construction industry behind after almost a decade-and-a-half to follow his dream.
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Meet the newest addition to shopping centre at the heart of Northampton town centre
Meet the newest addition to a shopping centre at the heart of Northampton town centre, and the founder is proud to have won 12 months of free rent in the unit.
Police commissioner and council leader visit row of Northampton shops after 'absolute scumbags' theft complaints
The police commissioner and West Northamptonshire Council leader have visited businesses in one Northampton high street after residents complained that "absolute scumbags" were stealing from shops "over and over again".
Greggs 'coming soon' at busy Northampton petrol station
A Greggs bakery is set to open at a busy Northampton petrol station, as ‘coming soon’ signage has appeared outside the site.
Developer sought for new shops, pub and community facilities at huge housing estate in Northampton
A developer is being sought to build a planned local centre featuring shops, a pub and community facilities at a new housing development in Northampton.
West Northants children's services spending under scrutiny as care placements hit £25,000 a week
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has scrutinised the finances behind its children’s social care provision, as a surge in the number of children being taken into care has been blamed for repeated budget overspends.
'Don't people just die?': Michael Thompson's police interview defence read out to jury in Northampton murder trial
A jury has heard Michael Thompson repeatedly deny murdering his wife and ask detectives: "Do people not just die?" during a police interview read out in court.
Look inside family home in Northampton village with 'stunning' open plan living and countryside views
A family home in a Northampton village complete with “stunning” open plan living and countryside views has been added to the market.
Home retailer to create 200 jobs as part of major expansion near Northamptonshire
An award-winning home and interiors retailer has announced plans to create around 200 jobs as part of a major expansion.
£2.6m funding available to help West Northamptonshire households cut energy bills
Residents across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to find out whether they qualify for free energy-saving improvements through a government-backed scheme designed to lower household bills and keep homes warmer.
Northamptonshire primary school celebrates opening of £3.5m expansion project
Earls Barton Primary School has officially opened a major £3.5 million expansion project which has created new classrooms and brought the entire school together under one roof for the first time.
St Andrew’s volunteers donate almost 20,000 hours to support patients in Northampton
Volunteers at St Andrew's Healthcare have been praised after donating almost 20,000 hours of their time over the past year to support patients and services.
New AI recycling scanner launched as West Northamptonshire Council revamps app
Residents across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to download an upgraded version of the council’s mobile app, featuring a new AI-powered recycling scanner and a range of improvements designed to make accessing local services easier.
Residents invited to help shape future of adult social care services in West Northamptonshire
West Northamptonshire residents are being encouraged to share their views on the future of a range of council-run adult social care services as part of a major public consultation.
‘Serious’ concerns raised about traffic, school places and infrastructure linked to 3,000-home development in Northampton
‘Serious’ concerns have been raised about traffic, school places and local infrastructure linked to a 3,000-home development in Northampton.
Michael Thompson: ‘Did you suffocate Kim and cause her death?,’ asked police in seventh interview
The police asked the defendant if he suffocated Kim and caused her death in his seventh interview following his arrest, to which he strongly denied the allegation.
Serial Kettering, Corby and Northampton flasher jailed AGAIN after indecently exposing himself to two people in Burton Latimer
A 49-year-old man has been jailed again after he flashed his genitals to two people in Burton Latimer.
170 cannabis plants uncovered at residential address in Northampton after concerns raised by community
More than 150 cannabis plants were uncovered by police officers at a residential address in Northampton, after concerns were raised by the community.